Folic acid Prescribing at PENN SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,097
Total Quantity
35.8K
NHS Cost
£822
vs National Avg
-15.5%
PENN SURGERY prescribed 1,097 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £822 to the NHS. This is 15.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
93
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,097 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,838 |
| Total NHS Cost | £822 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,097 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -15.5% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.